Medico-Legal Society of Ireland Conference

Legal and medical professionals gathered in Belfast for the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland Joint Academic Day. The event, entitled Whistleblowing in Medicine and Law, explored this highly relevant and important issue, including discussion on the legal framework for whistleblowing and the vital role whistleblowers play in protecting patients and maintaining professional integrity.

McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors was proud to sponsor the event. Partner and Head of Employment, John McShane, was in attendance.

Whistleblowing is a sensitive but crucial area of law, particularly in healthcare. Events like this provide an important forum for open discussion and help ensure that legal protections keep pace with the realities faced by professionals.

John McShane has represented many whistleblowers in the past, including Dr Bronckaers in her well-publicised case against Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA).